I don't know. This logic makes no sense to me though. Maybe on older laptops. But all ports should supply the same amount of power regardless if your a laptop or desktop plugged into the wall or running on battery.

I don't know. This logic makes no sense to me though. Maybe on older laptops. But all ports should supply the same amount of power regardless if your a laptop or desktop plugged into the wall or running on battery.

Someone prove me wrong?

They all provide the same amount of voltage, but they can't all supply the same amount of current. The USB standard specifies some value but most can supply more, and some devices require more.

Also, the PICkit has to be set up correctly to provide power to the RVOSD.

also just bought an RVOSD5 for my easystar ... been reading these latest posts and glad to hear that I'm not the only one who can't connect all the wires from scratch blindfolded.

I've read through the instructions, but the wiring connections piece is a bit confusing ... the main instructions page has a broken link to wiring diagrams (database error). I have a few questions that diagrams would probably help clear up (eg. can i use the lead from the thunderbird 36a esc instead of the current sendor?) ... Anyone have any pictures/diagrams for a basic easystar wiring config?